Bus and Coach from Santander to Ponferrada: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Santander to Ponferrada

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Santander to Ponferrada from various bus operators like ALSA for the next days.

today

£32

tomorrow

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

£26

Monday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	8h 0m	03:45	Santander	Coach Station	11:45	Ponferrada	Central Bus Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 04/08/2026 03:45:00 to Central Bus Station, Ponferrada (Spain) arriving at 04/08/2026 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
ALSA	7h 0m	11:30	Santander	Coach Station	18:30	Ponferrada	Central Bus Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 04/08/2026 11:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Ponferrada (Spain) arriving at 04/08/2026 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
ALSA	6h 45m	11:45	Santander	Coach Station	18:30	Ponferrada	Central Bus Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 04/08/2026 11:45:00 to Central Bus Station, Ponferrada (Spain) arriving at 04/08/2026 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
ALSA	8h 15m	14:00	Santander	Coach Station	22:15	Ponferrada	Central Bus Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 04/08/2026 14:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Ponferrada (Spain) arriving at 04/08/2026 22:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
ALSA	8h 0m	14:15	Santander	Coach Station	22:15	Ponferrada	Central Bus Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 04/08/2026 14:15:00 to Central Bus Station, Ponferrada (Spain) arriving at 04/08/2026 22:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Santander to Ponferrada via León, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- ALSA
  
  7h 5m
  
  0
  
  03:45
  
  Santander
  Coach Station
  
  09:15
  
  León
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £24
  
  A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 06/08/2026 03:45:00 to Coach Station, León (Spain) arriving at 06/08/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
- ALSA
  
  0h 48m
  
  0
  
  10:02
  
  León
  Valtuille (C)
  
  10:50
  
  Ponferrada
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £2
  
  A Bus from ALSA goes from Valtuille (C), León (Spain) at 06/08/2026 10:02:00 to Central Bus Station, Ponferrada (Spain) arriving at 06/08/2026 10:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 48m
Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	6h 50m	15:30	Santander	Coach Station	22:20	Ponferrada	Central Bus Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 09/08/2026 15:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Ponferrada (Spain) arriving at 09/08/2026 22:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
ALSA	8h 0m	03:45	Santander	Coach Station	11:45	Ponferrada	Central Bus Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 09/08/2026 03:45:00 to Central Bus Station, Ponferrada (Spain) arriving at 09/08/2026 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
ALSA	7h 0m	11:30	Santander	Coach Station	18:30	Ponferrada	Central Bus Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 09/08/2026 11:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Ponferrada (Spain) arriving at 09/08/2026 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
ALSA	6h 45m	11:45	Santander	Coach Station	18:30	Ponferrada	Central Bus Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 09/08/2026 11:45:00 to Central Bus Station, Ponferrada (Spain) arriving at 09/08/2026 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
ALSA	8h 0m	14:15	Santander	Coach Station	22:15	Ponferrada	Central Bus Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 09/08/2026 14:15:00 to Central Bus Station, Ponferrada (Spain) arriving at 09/08/2026 22:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Santander to Ponferrada is £26 on 09/08/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Santander and Ponferrada

See here how frequent the connections between Santander and Ponferrada are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily coaches from Santander to Ponferrada. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Santander and Ponferrada.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 8 coaches from Santander to Ponferrada, while Night sees the fewest connections between Santander and Ponferrada, with 4 offers.

Facts about coaches from Santander to Ponferrada

Compare all providers like ALSA that travel 8 times every day by bus from Santander to Ponferrada in one click! Book your bus ticket from Santander to Ponferrada starting from £26!

Cheapest Bus	£26
Fastest Bus	6h 0m
Earliest Coach	03:00
Latest Coach	16:15
Daily Bus Connections	8 Ø
Distance	248.4 km
Coach Companies	ALSA

Cheapest coach connections from Santander to Ponferrada

Every day, 8 buses from 1 coach companies leave Santander for Ponferrada: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/08/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 03/08

Tuesday 04/08

£33

Wednesday 05/08

Thursday 06/08

Friday 07/08

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 09/08

£26

Monday 10/08

Tuesday 11/08

Wednesday 12/08

£32

Thursday 13/08

Friday 14/08

Saturday 15/08

Sunday 16/08

£26

Monday 17/08

£33

Tuesday 18/08

Wednesday 19/08

Thursday 20/08

£33

Friday 21/08

Saturday 22/08

Sunday 23/08

Monday 24/08

Tuesday 25/08

£33

Wednesday 26/08

£33

Thursday 27/08

Friday 28/08

Saturday 29/08

Sunday 30/08

The cheapest time to travel from Santander to Ponferrada

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Santander to Ponferrada, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £26, Sunday is the cheapest day for a coach from Santander to Ponferrada. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £32.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Santander to Ponferrada, with £26. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £32.

How to save money travelling from Santander to Ponferrada

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Santander to Ponferrada in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Santander to Ponferrada, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Santander to Ponferrada are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Santander and Ponferrada

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Santander and Ponferrada.

Coach Station

Plaza Las Estaciones

Coach Stop

Astillero

Av. Chiclana 16

Peñacastillo

Calle Camarreal-Ojaiz 65

UIMP Coach Stop

Central Bus Station

Av. de la lealtad 224

Columbrianos

Av. de Asturias 285

Fuentesnuevas

Carr. Madrid C 334

Universidad

Av. Astorga, 15,

La Martina

Service and Comfort on the bus from Santander to Ponferrada

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Santander to Ponferrada? Or which bus companies serve the route Santander to Ponferrada? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Santander to Ponferrada bus

How much does a Santander - Ponferrada coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Santander - Ponferrada bus trip is available from £26 and takes 6h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Santander to Ponferrada?

The connection Santander to Ponferrada is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £26 to £45. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Santander - Ponferrada route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Santander to Ponferrada is offered by roughly 8 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Ponferrada from Santander take?

The quickest coach from Santander to Ponferrada is provided by ALSA and takes 6h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £44. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Santander to Ponferrada?

The earliest bus to Ponferrada departs from Santander at 03:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Santander to Ponferrada?

The latest bus to Ponferrada departs from Santander at 16:15. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Santander - Ponferrada route?

Passengers looking to travel from Santander to Ponferrada can travel with ALSA. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Ponferrada?

You can check all the direct connections between Santander and Ponferrada by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: ALSA.

What can I take with me on the bus to Ponferrada from Santander?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Santander Ponferrada bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Santander Ponferrada bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Santander to Ponferrada on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Santander to Ponferrada?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Santander to Ponferrada

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Santander and to Ponferrada

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Santander and to Ponferrada. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!